Support for Challenging Behaviour in Haringey

Job description

A Primary School based in Haringey is looking to hire an enthusiastic and motivated learning support assistant to support a child with challenging behaviour. They are looking for someone who can set clear and firm boundaries to effectively support learning, whilst also being able to differentiate work to suit the child's individual needs. You will often work closely with the SENCO, to update them on the child's progress.

The role will be to work 1:1 with a child in KS1, supporting with behaviour and social interaction, as well as the National Curriculum.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will:

be educated to degree level

Have at least 1 year of experience supporting children/adults with challenging behaviour

Be highly motivated, enthusiastic and be willing to learn and develop new skills

Be keen to work as part of a team

Be committed to promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring equal opportunities to learn and develop.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who has a Criminology/Psychology degree, youth support or social work background, who is seeking to gain experience within a primary school.

To apply for this role you must have an enhanced Child Workforce DBS check and be registered on to the update service. Candidates that do not have a current DBS will have to apply for one through the agency. This is compulsory and not optional.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. For Support staff our minimum requirement is GCSE English & Maths (A-C) or equivalent.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. For Support staff our minimum requirement is GCSE English & Maths (A-C) or equivalent.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.